ALGINATE versus NPWT in the Preparation of Surgical Excisions for an STSG: ATEC Trial

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
D CasanovaM Revol

Abstract

A calcium alginate dressing (ALGINATE) and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) are frequently used to treat wounds which heal by secondary intention. This trial compared the healing efficacy and safety of these 2 treatments. This randomized, non-inferiority trial enrolled patients who underwent skin excision (>30 cm2), which was left open to heal by secondary intention. They received ALGINATE or NPWT by a centralized randomization. Follow-up was performed weekly until optimal granulation tissue was obtained. The primary outcome was time to obtain optimal granulation tissue for a split thickness skin graft take (non-inferiority margin: 4 days). Secondary outcomes were occurrence of adverse events (AEs) and impact of the treatments on the patient's daily life. ALGINATE and NPWT were applied to 47 and 48 patients, respectively. The mean time to optimal granulation was 19.98 days (95% CI, 17.7-22.3) with ALGINATE and 20.54 (95% CI, 17.6-23.5) with NPWT. Between group difference was -0.56 days (95% CI -4.22 to 3.10). The non-inferiority of ALGINATE versus NPWT was demonstrated. No AE related to the treatment occurred with ALGINATE versus 14 AEs with NPWT. There was no difference in the impact of the treatments on the patient's da...Continue Reading

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